Question

Although people usually only hear about the benefits of exercise, there can be risk factors as well. Some of these risks are inherent in different types of exercises or sports, but other risks can be associated with the environment where someone chooses to exercise. What are some environmental risk factors that should be considered and avoided when exercising?

Answer 1

Answer:

There are many environmental factors such as temperature or levels of pollen or polluted air during the competition.

With high or very low temperatures, you have to dress properly to be able to perform well. An example is an athlete playing a game in Norway in November. The most logical thing is that temperatures are around 0 degrees, and to reduce the risk of injury, excellent warming is necessary, or wearing clothes to maintain body temperature.

Another example is athletes with allergies or respiratory problems, their performance may be affected due to a high amount of pollen or polluted air. It is essential to take into account pollen and air purity in training and competition places.

Answer 2

Environmental Risk Factors of Exercising

Explanation:

• In summers, during hot temperature, exercises should be done in a calculated manner, and one should avoid exercise in noon hours when the temperature is at peak since exercise during those hours can increase chances of over-exertion, early fatigue and sunstroke/heatstroke.
• In a congested environment/space, exercise should be avoided; it may cause injuries by bumping into others and in things; also, it may cause the problem of ventilation and may result in suffocation problems.
• Asthma patients should take extra note about their environment while exercising since any allergen can aggravate an allergic response that can prove to be fatal for the person.
• Also, avoid exercise on the wet floor/slippery floor.
• Heart patients should avoid exercise in cold environments.  
• Air Polluted cities residents should avoid exercise during morning hours.